Amended in March this year, their constitution was amended for their 50th year of independence, September 16th 1975.
Papua New Guinea has officially amended its constitution to declare itself a Christian Nation, with an overwhelming vote of 80 to 4.
The amendment adds a declaration to the preamble of the Constitution:
“We acknowledge and declare God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit as our Creator and Sustainer of the entire universe, and the source of our powers and authorities, delegated to the people and all persons within the geographical jurisdiction of Papua New Guinea.”
Christianity will also now be reflected in the Fifth Goal of the Constitution, and the Bible will be recognised as a national symbol.
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